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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139.87, 192.98 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139.87, 192.98 and 87.33 is: 120.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139.87 : 192.98 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139.87/192.98 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139.87x = 192.98 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139.87x = 16,852.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,852.94/139.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.49

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